It has become, well, a way of life. The Raiders lost every single one. While 15 of his 47 catches have come on third down this season, 13 of those 15 catches have resulted in a first down. Hunter Renfrow injury update by Tony Crumpton - Assoc. “In those situations, you don’t want to give up on your teammates. NFL. Consider: The 5-foot-10, 185-pound Renfrow's best game in his nascent career came at the Chargers last Dec. 22, when he caught seven passes on nine targets for 107 yards and a 56-yard catch-and-run touchdown. Offensive coordinator Greg Olson thinks the rookie is ready to go based on what he’s seen. But that hasn’t stopped him from being one of the most important weapons on this Raiders’ offense. Best From Media Availability – 12.19.19 | Week 16 | RaidersWatch the best moments from Hunter Renfrow and Tyrell Williams during media availability ahead of the Raiders Week 16 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Bello and left the game after the head-to-head collision. “I think we were starting to hit our stride a little bit and it’s tough to miss time at that point, but those good things you did don’t just go away,” Renfrow said. • Broncos can address CB need in draft The Raiders couldn’t say for sure if he’d finish out his rookie season, where he made steady progress and ranked high among quarterback Derek Carr’s most reliable targets. But per ESPN Stats & Information, the average distance to go on his third-down catches that have resulted in a first down this season has been 6.6 yards. 32 teams, 32 early nuggets to know for next year's NFL draft: Who's taking a QB? Hunter Renfrow: Pos: WR, 2020: 2 TD,Career: 29 G, 6 TD, Raiders 2019-2020, born SC 1995 Indeed, it is more than a catchphrase when it comes to Las Vegas Raiders second-year receiver Hunter Renfrow and his productivity for quarterback Derek Carr on that crucial down. 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With the Raiders (7-6) clinging to their playoff lives ahead of Thursday night's game against the rival Los Angeles Chargers (4-9) at Allegiant Stadium (8:20 p.m. Best From Media Availability – 12.19.19 | Week 16 | Raiders, Watch the best moments from Hunter Renfrow and Tyrell Williams during media availability ahead of the Raiders Week 16 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. The respect, though, does not translate when they're competing against each other on the golf course. He broke his rib that punctured his lung against the New York Jets, but that didn’t stop him from finishing that game. And it reminds Carr of a conversation with Renfrow's college coach at Clemson, Dabo Swinney. Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow had the kind of injury that could have ended a season. Dabo's known him longer than I've known him, but Hunter and I are really close and I'm starting to see that about him.". Visit Raiders.com for more. Follow the Heavy Oakland Raiders page for the latest breaking news, rumors and content! Just not on the football field. What Russell Wilson's frustrations could mean for him, Seattle Seahawks moving forward, How a six-year deal could be a compromise for Cowboys, Dak Prescott, Bills Mafia is ready to break (a lot more) tables in 2021, NFL QB awards: Rodgers' magical season, Mayfield's 68-yard throw, Hurts' first start. In three career games against the Chargers, Renfrow has combined for 13 catches on 17 targets for 209 yards and a TD. INJURY UPDATE: Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow is undergoing concussion protocol. Despite an awful four-game skid, the Oakland Raiders still find themselves in the playoff race. Rookie wide receiver Hunter Renfrow has been out with a rib injury for the last three games and the Raiders have clearly missed him. "How efficient we are. Now that they’ve regressed, everybody wants to act like the sky is falling. Raiders' Hunter Renfrow: Tallies 56 receptions in Year 2. It gave Carr another flashback, this one of another Raiders receiver he looked for on third down a few years back -- Seth Roberts. CARSON -- Hunter Renfrow missed three games with a broken rib and a punctured lung. But not only is he back, he’s making plays. There are things you can improve while you’re sitting back and watching, but there’s always that itch to get back.”, Coach Olson Discusses Darren Waller, Facing Chargers' Defense | RaidersOffensive coordinator Greg Olson discusses running back Josh Jacobs, tight end Darren Waller's growth in 2019, facing the Chargers' defense, and more. "Dabo told me, 'There's something about it, when it's third down, the cape comes on and [Renfrow's] just a different person,'" Carr recalled. ALAMEDA – Hunter Renfrow injured his ribs and punctured his lung during a Week 12 loss to the New York Jets, a scary situation that put the rest of his season in some jeopardy. 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He will likely be in the concussion protocol moving forward. Oakland will be missing key offensive players like Trent Brown and Josh Jacobs, but they’ll be getting one back. When he catches a ball in practice, he's doing it all the right way. ALAMEDA – Hunter Renfrow injured his ribs and punctured his lung during a Week 12 loss to the New York Jets, a scary situation that put the rest of his season in some jeopardy. If not, it seems less likely they would try and rush him back. As if Derek Carr’s groin injury wasn’t enough. “It wasn’t hard because we were getting beat so bad,” Renfrow said on Thursday. He got open at Clemson and now he gets open in the NFL against the best athletes in the world. During the game, Renfrow caught seven passes for 107 yards and a touchdown during the 24–17 win. @renfrowhunter has a summer gig...or somesuch. https://heavy.com/sports/2019/12/raiders-hunter-renfrow-injury-chargers That was hard to handle, especially with his chemistry with Derek Carr reaching an all-time high. "So, I definitely think that's a cool, cool kinda little catchphrase, but it's not deserving at times because of how our offense plays and what a good job everybody does," Renfrow said. Which is why it was so stunning to see him leave one on the ground with more than nine minutes to play Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. Boring quotes, bad haircuts and stellar football: Assessing Justin Herbert's rookie season with Chargers, 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship, Bucs' free-agency priority: re-sign their own, Covered Oakland Raiders for CSNBayArea.com and Sacramento Bee for eight years, Member of Pro Football Writers Association, Previously worked at Los Angeles Times, Las Vegas Review-Journal and Sports Illustrated. The fifth-round draft pick has become the team’s best receiver and was sorely missed while out of action. Because a lot of the times, it's third-and-2, you know, because our offense does such a good job of moving the ball, being efficient, being able to run the ball and getting those short yardages so it's not a third-and-10, third-and-11.". The team will be heading to Los Angeles on Sunday to take on the Chargers. "I was chucking it to him down the middle," Carr said. It was his first game back after suffering a broken rib and punctured lung at the New York Jets in Week 12. In 13 games thus far this season, he has 47 catches for 594 yards (12.6) and two TDs with 29 first downs. READ NEXT: Raiders Injury Update: Offense Depleted Heading Into Chargers Game, Raiders’ Hunter Renfrow Ready to Return for Matchup With Chargers, Copyright © 2021 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Renfrow caught three passes for 24 yards on seven targets in Sunday's 32-31 win over the Broncos, bringing his season totals to 56 catches for 656 yards and two scores on 77 targets in 16 games. "And it's true. • Could the 2021 NFL offseason match 1999? "It kind of makes me mad because when he needs to hit the shot, he actually makes it, doesn't shank it," Carr said. Unfortunately, he took a helmet-to-helmet shot from a Chargers defender. Hunter Renfrow. Take a look if you can stomach it: Renfrow wobbled […] That helps him in understanding where the holes are in the zone. Analysis: Renfrow, who was forced out of last Thursday's game against the Chargers after just 13 snaps on offense, has thus gained medical clearance to suit up this weekend. In three career games against the Chargers, Renfrow has combined for 13 catches on 17 targets for 209 yards and a TD. Chargers lead 24 to 17. The Oakland Raiders wide receiver corps will be getting some much-needed help for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Before it, even, as Renfrow arrived at Clemson in 2014 as a walk-on and was the recipient of Deshaun Watson's winning touchdown pass with one second left in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship to lead Clemson past Alabama. HENDERSON, Nev. -- Third-and-Renfrow? It's a credit to him for his work ethic and overall knowledge of the game.". Latest on WR Hunter Renfrow including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com 2 … Oakland Raiders WR Hunter Renfrow. The rookie definitely showed off his toughness in the game and he’s more than ready to get back on the field versus the Chargers. Update: Renfrow has been downgraded to out for the rest of the Thursday night game. He doesn’t have great size or speed and in fact, he is actually a very poor athlete for the position. And it's still eating him up. Renfrow (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation for Saturday night's game against the Dolphins after practicing fully Wednesday and Thursday.